The NITOWA is very pleased to announce they are hosting The World Indoor Tug Of War Championships 2023. The Championships are to be held in the Jim Baker Stadium, Templepatrick, from Wednesday the 8th of March until Saturday the 11th of March 2023.
The Championships will see the very best teams from all over the globe come together and battle it out to be crowned the best in their historic sport.
With a total of 65 teams from Cameroon, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, The Netherlands, Nigeria, USA, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Basque Country attending, the event promises to be a great battle, showcasing some of the best talents in the world.
Teams will be competing for the gold, silver, and bronze medals in men’s and ladies’ weight categories. Local Fermanagh Club, “Country Club” will have their eye on the prize throughout the competition, as they compete to retain their World championship title.
Partnering with the McKeever Hotel Group and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council the event will be a large boost to the local economy, bringing in approximately £300k.
